Why do some passenger car tires still use inner tubes?

Why do some passenger car tires still use inner tubes?

Although vacuum tires (also known as tubeless tires) are widely used in modern cars, some passenger car tires still use inner tubes. The reasons may involve the following aspects:

1. Economy and easy maintenance: Inner tube tires are generally cheaper, especially when the budget is limited, inner tube tires provide a more economical option. At the same time, when the inner tube tire is damaged, it is easier and cheaper to repair and replace the inner tube without replacing the entire tire.

2. Adaptability to road conditions: In some areas, the road conditions are poor or complex, and there are more sharp objects that are easy to puncture the tire. Inner tube tires can reduce the risk of air leakage in such an environment, because even if the outer tube is damaged, the inner tube can provide additional protection.

3. Load-bearing capacity: Inner tube tires perform better under heavy loads. For vehicles that need to carry more weight or scenes that need to transport heavier materials, the structure of inner tube tires can better share the pressure, thereby improving the durability of the tire.

4. Traditional market demand: In some markets or customer groups, inner tube tires are still more accepted. Many people have enough confidence in its performance and safety, especially under certain driving habits and road conditions.

However, vacuum tires do have advantages in many aspects, including higher driving safety, better heat dissipation and fuel economy. As technology continues to develop, the popularity of vacuum tires will gradually increase.